User manual SONY MHC-G500

[. . . ] As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. [. . . ] Continued l 21GB To remove the USB device Use the buttons on the unit for this operation. To Press Select a folder Select a file Search for an audio file by its folder name and file name and start playback the audio file (TRACK SEARCH) +/­. Use the controls on the unit for this operation. Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the folder you want, then press ENTER. Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the file you want, then press ENTER. To return to the parent folder, press RETURN. Hold down m/M on the remote during playback, and release the button at the point you want. REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" lights up in the display. 1 Press USB to select the USB function. 2 Hold down x in stop mode until "NO DEVICE" appears. 3 Remove the USB device. To erase audio files or folders from the USB device You can erase audio files or folders from the USB device. 1 Connect a transferable USB device to the (USB) port on the unit. Find a point in a file 2 Select the USB function. 3 Press . /> or +/­ repeatedly to select the audio file or folder you want to erase. Select Repeat Play 1) 4 Press ERASE on the unit. "TRACK ERASE" or "FOLDER ERASE", and "PUSH ENTER" appear alternately in the display. To cancel the erase operation, press x. When playing an VBR (variable bit rate) audio file, the system may resume playback from a different point. 5 Press ENTER. The selected audio file or folder is erased. To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the USB device is stopped. You can select ­ Normal play (all files in the folder on the USB device) (" " lights up). ­ Normal play (all files on the USB device) (" ", "SHUF" and "PGM" light off). · You cannot erase audio files and folders in shuffle play mode or program play mode. · If the folder to be erased does not contain MP3/AAC/WMA files or contains sub folders, these are not erased. · The Program Play setting is erased when the erase operation is performed. Playing a tape Use the controls on the tape deck for this operation. 1 Select the TAPE function. Press FUNCTION (RM-AMU006) or FUNCTION +/­ (RM-AMU008) repeatedly (or press TAPE on the unit). Basic Operations 2 Insert a tape. Press x Z, and insert a TYPE I (normal) tape into the tape holder with the side you want to play facing up. Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the tape deck. Press the tape deck lid on the unit to close the tape holder. 3 Start playback. Press B. 4 Adjust the volume. Press VOLUME +/­ (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit). Other operations To Press Pause playback Stop playback Rewind or fast forward X. m/M. 23GB Using optional audio components 1 Connect an optional audio component to the unit. LBT-ZT4 only: Connect to the AUDIO INPUT jack on the unit using a stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). Other models: Connect to the AUDIO INPUT L/R jacks on the unit using an audio cord (not supplied). Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (LBT-ZT4 only) 1 Select the DMPORT function. Press FUNCTION +/­ repeatedly (or press DMPORT on the unit). 2 Start playing the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. The sound from the connected component is played on the system. For operation details, refer to the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Notes · Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may be able to operate the connected component using the buttons on the remote or the unit. · You can use the system to charge the battery of the audio device connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the system is turned on. 2 Turn down the volume. Press VOLUME ­ (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit counter clockwise). 3 Select the AUDIO function. Press FUNCTION (RM-AMU006) or FUNCTION +/­ (RM-AMU008) repeatedly (or press AUDIO on the unit). 4 Start playing the connected component. 5 Adjust the volume. Press VOLUME +/­ (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit). 24GB Adjusting the sound Use the controls on the unit for this operation. Changing the display Use the controls on the unit for this operation. To add a sound effect To Press Reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound Select the surround effect Select a preset sound effect GROOVE repeatedly until "GROOVE"* or "Z-GROOVE"* lights up in the display. [. . . ] · Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. · If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit, and cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Break off the tape tab Others To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. About a tape longer than 90 minutes The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. Cleaning the tape heads Use a dry- or wet-type cleaning tape (available separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. [. . . ]